Having being successful in securing funding from the FA's small sided football grant, Sunderland City Council in partnership with The FA are launching a new 5 a side football opportunity for local businesses. The league will be hosting at Houghton Sports Centre's brand new 3rd Generation synthetic pitch.
The league has been subsidised by Sunderland City Council who will pay all FA affiliation costs to offer workplaces the perfect opportunity to enter a league format at a minimum cost. The league will be fully affiliated to
The Sunderland Council Business 5 Aside League is scheduled to run every Tuesday evening for 14 weeks beginning on Tuesday September 6th with the final round of games to take place on Tuesday 6th December. Each game will be scheduled to last for 26 minutes (2 x 13 minute halves) and teams will be invited to continue for a second season after Christmas. All league tables and fixtures will be available online through The FA's dedicated league website "Full-Time", so teams can track their progress in the league as well as check up on upcoming fixtures.
As a bonus, each team who enters will be invited to play in a one off tournament free of charge on Saturday 3rd September. This tournament will mark the official opening of the facility.
Following the seasons climax the winning team will be presented with the Houghton 5 a Side trophy to be defended the following season. Companies are not restricted as to how many departments or teams they wish to enter. A full list of league rules will be sent out upon receipt of the team's application.
For all enquiries or to enter your team(s) please do not hesitate to contact Simon Wardle on 0191 561 4598 or email simon.wardle@sunderland.gov.uk
Also attached is a flyer for a new league in the City to be help at Farringdon Community Sports College. For more information on this scheme, please contact Giles on giles.sandercock@safc.com.
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